counterpoint

英 ['kaʊntəpɔɪnt] 美 ['kaʊntərpɔɪnt]

• n. [音]对位法；旋律配合；重复旋律；对比物；对比

英英释义

Noun:

1. a musical form involving the simultaneous sound of two or more melodies

Verb:

1. to show differences when compared; be different;

   "the students contrast considerably in their artistic abilities"
   

2. write in counterpoint;

   "Bach perfected the art of counterpointing"
   

例句

用作名词 (n.)

1. The two melodies are played in counterpoint.
   用对位法来演奏这两首曲调。
2. The painting portray the beauty of nature as counterpoint to that of a human body.
   这幅画将自然美作为人体美的对比物。
3. The dark curtains make an interesting counterpoint to the lighter walls.
   深色的窗帘与浅色的墙壁形成有趣的对比。

经典引文

• The depressing nature of his surroundings seemed, by counterpoint, to enhance his sunny mood.

  出自： S. Brett

近反义词

【近义词】

• counter 柜台
• contrast 对比